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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1906
Page
1
Dr F A Long advertises eye glasses fitted and furnished at his Hamilton street office in Choteau Montana offering complete optical service to local residents.
School closes April 27. Students withdraw for spring work. Seventh graders prep for exams next Thursday and Friday. Civics class forms mock legislature meeting twice weekly. Arbor day on May 8 with emphasis on nature education and school grounds beautification. Athenian Literary society to present program next Wednesday evening.
April 18 dispatches describe a devastating earthquake and fires in San Francisco causing massive destruction. Reports say 200 to 1,000 killed, property losses near the entire city value, with widespread blackouts and disrupted communications and transportation.
The program lists multiple performers including Reed Jones Ora Armstrong Eva Hicks Irene Graves Roy Carson Flora Stillman Lila Armstrong Ada Shields Nellie Carson and Cora Engen with recitations mixed with instrumental solos and songs performed by a Glee Club featuring a mixed quartet and several IFA voices under the theme of a community recital.
In Washington D C on April 16 Representative Binger Hermann of Oregon was brought to trial on charges he destroyed 35 letter press copy books with official letters from the United States General Land Office while serving as commissioner. The case, a leading land fraud matter, draws close public attention. A demurrer challenging the indictment was overruled last month.
The American Protective League issues a reproduction of John F. Lacey’s congress speech titled Home Market. It requests postal card requests for a free copy, Document No. 84, from W. F. Wakeman secretary at 338 Broadway New York.
The Board of Commissioners met in Chateau on April 17 1906 with Chairman Ed Bolierad and others present. Bonds for road supervisors were approved liquor license for Crockford Nichols granted. road changes continued to June. jail site inquiry with state land board. various road petitions and viewers appointed. adjourned sine die.
The annual stockholders meeting for Swift Current O Land Power will be held at the company office in Browning on May 2 at 2 pm. Louise Artur serves as secretary. Public notices and a sales pitch for Barton Bench plows are noted from Jos Hirgh berg Co.
Helena April 16 The jury found Julia King not guilty of murdering her husband Wm Wing after an eight day trial. The defense contended hysteria triggered by jealousy from proven infidelity, while the state failed to prove premeditation or malice.
Budget details from Farmington note Miss Larson departing Monday for Minnesota to visit relatives and plan a Norway trip next month. Signe Wagoid and Marie Olson return to Great Falls after Easter at Burton Beach. Burglary on Burton Beach leaves a photo apron towels stolen. no arrests yet. Henry Hanson bids farewell at Chas Banson’s ranch as he and his mother head to Miles City with painter work. District No. 7 plans a Thursday evening entertainment and local shop announcements round out the week.
A small town scene unfolds as a nurse announces a new baby. children suspect a mail order arrival pattern. A clever child links the infant to Seebuck & Nears and accuses it of being adulterated, noting the father sent money in advance.
All individuals who received a statement of their account in February are urged to pay immediately to J. Is. DeHaas as I prepare to close all outstanding accounts.
A reader asks if marking books is wise. The reply endorses light pencil notes on flyleaves as useful references, provided the edition is not ruined. Disfiguring marks are rejected, since cherished books can continue to inspire future readers and aid thinking.
County attorney filed two information counts in district court charging murder in the first degree. Chas Davlin of Birch Creek allegedly shot James Rutherford with a revolver on March 2 1906 and Rutherford died March 11 1906. Davlin posted $2000 bond. Dan McGowan is accused of shooting Charles Arnold with a loaded shotgun on an unspecified date, resulting in Arnold’s death on March 18 1908, with McGowan held without bail awaiting the June term.
A death shock from a Birmingham tragedy claims three lives including Dr A W Burton, formerly of this community. Wolf Burton was popular in Teton County, educated at Chateau and Medical College in Indianapolis and Louisville, and active in Birmingham practice at time of death. His mother Mrs George U C Taylor and friends extend heartfelt sympathy.
Reading of transfers shows several property moves in Choteau with parcels in blocks 14 and 16 and sections 12 21 26. Buyers include Mary Ann Reet Thos Larsets Alexander Breding Joan Svensson and Conrad Investment Co. Amounts range from 125 to 20000 dollars across parcels of acres and platted lots.
Ten year old pure-bred black Verd econ stallion weighs about 1500 pounds. Gentle to ride and work and sound. Price 375 dollars. D. Rixaspury, Dupuyer Montana. The Acanta 2.00.
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